Synopses & Reviews
The fifth edition of this best selling text includes updated and expanded coverage of animal rightsandwelfare, management, marketing, biotechnology, safety, and many other topics. Gaining competency in all phases and types of livestock production becomes much easier when students rely on this thorough, up-to-date text. Packed with over 400 illustrations and plenty of learning activities, it provides students with the latest details on livestock, breeding and selection, biotechnology, and the feeding and management of beef cattle, bison, swine, sheep, goats, poultry, and rabbits. ALSO AVAILABLE Animal Science Laser Disc,
Synopsis
This comprehensive book covers all types of farm animals and provides detailed information on each species. Specifics include information on the characteristicsof the industry, the breeds, selection of breeding stock, feeding and management of the species, diseases and parasites common to the species, and marketing principles. Such current issues as animal rights and animal welfare, food safety, environmental issues, and biotechnology are explored.
About the Author
James R. Gillespie has extensive training and experience in the field of livestock production and agricultural education. He received his BS and MS degrees in Agricultural Education from Iowa State University and holds a degree as an Education Specialist in School Administration from Western Illinois University in Macomb, Illinois. Now retired, he was employed by the Illinois State Board of Education, as a Regional Vocational Administrator. Mr. Gillespie is a member of Phi Delta Kappa and the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi.
Table of Contents
Section 1 The Livestock Industry, Domestication and Importance of Livestock, Career Opportunities in Animal Science, Safety in Livestock Production, Livestock and the Environment, Section 2 Feeding and Nutrition, Digestive Systems and Absorption of Food Nutrients, Feed Nutrients, Feed Additives and Hormone Implants, Balancing Rations, Section 3 Animal Breeding, Genetics of Animal Breeding, Animal Reproduction, Biotechnology in Livestock Production, Animal Breeding Systems, Section 4 Beef Cattle, Breeds of Beef Cattle, Selection and Judging of Beef, Feeding and Management of the Cow-Calf Herd, Feeding and Management of Feeder Cattle, Diseases and Parasites of Beef Cattle, Beef Housing and Equipment, Marketing Beef, Section 5 Swine, Breeds of Swine, Selection and Judging of Swine, Feeding and Management of Swine, Diseases and Parasities Swine, Swine Housing and Equipment, Marketing Swine, Section 6 Sheep and Goats, Selection of Sheep, Feeding, Management of Goats, Selection, Feeding and Management of Goats, Diseases and Parasities of Sheep and Goats, Marketing Sheep, Wool, Goats, and Mohair, Section 7 Horses, Selection of Horses, Feeding, Management, Housing, and Tack, Diseases and Parasites of Horses, Training and Horsemanship, Section 8 Poultry, Selection of Poultry, Feeding, Management, Housing, and Equipment, Diseases and Parasities of Poultry, Marketing Poultry and Eggs Section 9 Dairy, Breeds of Dairy Cattle, Selecting and Judging Dairy Cattle, Feeding Dairy Cattle, Managment of the Dairy Herd, Milking Management, Dairy Herd Health, Dairy Housing and Equipment, Marketing Milk, Section 10 Rabbits, Rabbit Raising, Section 11 Bison